Is what you say under your breath. When you are giving those around you the nod that they should be careful what they say….

Live and learn eh….??

I learned yesterday. From my mate Charlie Cooper. Who has arrived on the Downs with his camp and his camp followers. Setting up camp. For ten days. Part and parcel of the Derby tradition…

“A few scallywags – but they are a good bunch Georgie….”

I also learned that Weather Apps sometimes do not tell the tale that you want to read….

Next week at Epsom…

Monday 5.2mm, Tuesday 24mm, Wednesday 7.3mm, Thursday 9.1mm, Friday 5.1mm…

If that is true, damn and drat and damp and disappointing and darn it….

Here’s hoping that the Gulf Stream does a U Turn – can it…??

Who would be a Clerk of the Course ? Good morning Andrew…!!

Let’s see what happens. And hope beyond hope that the App is messed up, and that there is no end of week rain on one of racing’s greatest parades…

No runners today….

London last night. Hot in the City…

1988. Khayasi. A great mate (Good morning Pete…) had set aside a lump to put on Luca’s horse. But then we went to Sandown – and the lump disappeared into a bookie’s satchel. And the intended bet was reduced from substantial to negligible…

Hey Ho…